Nosegay vs Dix Blue

NosegayBenjamin MoorevsDix BlueFarrow & BallΔE 22.2Distinct difference

Nosegay is a Benjamin Moore color while Dix Blue comes from Farrow & Ball. Hue-wise, Nosegay belongs to the blue family and Dix Blue to the blue-grey family. At LRV 75 vs 41, Nosegay will read as the brighter of the two — a 34-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Nosegay's blue character against Dix Blue's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 22.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Nosegay
Benjamin Moore · 1401
LRV75.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1401
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball · 82
LRV41.0
BrandFarrow & Ball
Number82
Undertone
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Nosegay vs Dix Blue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Nosegay on one side and Dix Blue on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Nosegay comparisons

See how Nosegay stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Nosegay
Ammonite
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Nosegay reads slightly lighter (LRV 75 vs 69), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

White Dove
Nosegay
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 75) makes White Dove the marginally brighter of the two.

Iron Ore
Nosegay
Iron Ore
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 6, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Nosegay
Purbeck Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Nosegay
Evergreen Fog
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Nosegay
Mizzle
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

At LRV 75 vs 52, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Nosegay
Agreeable Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 60), opening up a space where Agreeable Gray encloses it.

Accessible Beige
Nosegay
Accessible Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 58, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Nosegay
Denim Drift
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 27, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
Nosegay
French Gray
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Nosegay
Naval
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Nosegay
Tranquil Dawn
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 55, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Nosegay
Bancha
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

At LRV 75 vs 13, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Nosegay
Hardwick White
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 44, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Nosegay
Pure White
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Pure White reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 75), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Artichoke
Nosegay
Artichoke
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Nosegay
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

A 10-point LRV gap (75 vs 66) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Shoji White
Nosegay
Shoji White
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 75 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Snowbound
Nosegay
Snowbound
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

A 8-point LRV gap (83 vs 75) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.

Pigeon
Nosegay
Pigeon
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Nosegay
Pewter Green
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 12, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Nosegay
Duck Green
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 8, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Nosegay
Skimming Stone
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

A 7-point LRV gap (75 vs 68) makes Nosegay the marginally brighter of the two.

Hicks' Blue
Nosegay
Hicks' Blue
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay vs Hicks' Blue

Slaked Lime Deep
Nosegay
Slaked Lime Deep
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay vs Slaked Lime Deep

Vintage Vogue
Nosegay
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 12, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Nosegay
Livid
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay vs Livid

Saybrook Sage
Nosegay
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

At LRV 75 vs 45, Nosegay is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Nosegay
Pale Green
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.

Pine Needle
Nosegay
Pine Needle
Benjamin Moore
Nosegay
1401 · LRV 75

Nosegay reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 7), opening up a space where Pine Needle encloses it.